2021 Kia K5 mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
32mpg
- 29 city, 38 highway.
- Top 20% of 81 sedans (2021).
- 7 trims: 27 to 32 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 29 | 38 | 32 | 14.8 | 474 | $1,200 |
| LXS FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 15.8 | 490 | $1,239 |
| GT-Line FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 15.8 | 490 | $1,239 |
| EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 15.8 | 490 | $1,239 |
| LXS AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 15.8 | 458 | $1,324 |
| GT-Line AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 15.8 | 458 | $1,324 |
| GT FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 15.8 | 427 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 32 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,200
- Per month
- $100
- Per mile
- 10.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $47.36
- Top trim: GT FWD. $1,422 a year. $222 more than the LX FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.6 | $8.42 |
| 300 miles | 7.9 | $25.26 |
| 500 miles | 13.2 | $42.11 |
| 1,000 miles | 26.3 | $84.21 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $87
- Per year
- $1,040
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 32 mpg good? Yes. Beats 88% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia K5 | LX FWD | 32 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat | S FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2021 Honda Insight | LX FWD | 52 mpg | |
| 2021 Subaru Legacy | AWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 | Sport FWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 2.5 S FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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